VTube-STEP v2.4

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NEW: Include Accumulated Length Values in Reports

This feature adds new HTML tags that allow our template engine to print a list of accumulated length values both after each Length and after each Arc in the bender data.

NEW: Multi-Elongation Percentage Compensation Setup

VTube-STEP now allows each bend to have a unique tube elongation percentage - which is used to calculate correct CUT LENGTHS and UNBENDING LENGTHS Use the popup menus in either the PART SETUP or the XYZ grids to get to the setup window. A new checkbox is added at the bottom of Part Setup to allow this feature to be activated. If the checkbox is unchecked, then the single Tube Elongation % value is used to calculate elongation for all bends.

ENHANCEMENT: Springback Compensation Calculation in the Outgoing Bender Data Is Now Optional

This feature adds springback compensation into the outgoing LRA data. In previous versions it was not optional. For some benders (for example, the Eaton Leonard Lightspeed) this addition is NOT recommended because this causes the springback to be added by both VTube and the bender. This doubles the compensation - which is incorrect. If you're not sure if you should use this option, then test how your bender uses the springback compensation values by entering non-zero Springback values in VTube's Part Setup menu, then send data with this feature activated. If the bend values display with the overbend doubled, then you know that the control handles the springback compensation automatically.

ENHANCEMENT: Keep the Previous Custom Default Setup During Upgrades

If you've made changes to your default settings, you will want to skip installing a new set of configuration files. This version allows you to skip the installation of new configuration files with new choices in the installation file. In addition to updating the main program files, you can now also control installation of: Initial Configuration Files Sample Files Language Files Report Templates For example, if you changed the default setup in any way, then you should skip the installation of initial configuration files. VTube can run fine with older configurations.

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